🗳️ Open Seat on the Astar Community Council – Apply Now!

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Hello Astar Community :waving_hand:

We’d like to inform you that one of our Community Representatives, @AstarHood, has officially stepped down from the Astar Community Council effective July 7, 2025. You can read his thoughtful message to the community here.

We sincerely thank AstarHood for his meaningful contributions throughout his term, from evaluating dApps and leading proposal discussions to always advocating for the best interests of the ecosystem. :folded_hands:

:chair: One Council Seat Now Open

With one of the six Council seats now vacant, we’re opening the opportunity to onboard a new member from the community who’s eager to support Astar’s growth and governance.

:green_circle: This is your chance to step forward and contribute directly to key decisions impacting the ecosystem.

:compass: Responsibilities of the Community Council

As a reminder, the Astar Community Council is a governance body with an active role in:

  • Managing the Community Treasury
  • Reviewing UCG grant proposals
  • Evaluating and listing dApps for dApp Staking
  • Overseeing Ecosystem Agent Tips
  • Participating in governance votes and onchain operations

Council members are expected to dedicate ~10–12 hours/week, attend meetings, engage in community discussions, and help shape a transparent, decentralized future for Astar.

:money_bag: Compensation: Council members receive $800/month in ASTR, paid quarterly using EMA30-based pricing.

:pushpin: How to Apply

Interested candidates must post their application under the Community Council category on the forum with the following title format:

[Community Council Application – YOUR NAME]

Please include:

  • Full Name & Timezone
  • Relevant Qualifications & Experience
  • Track Record of Contributions
  • Motivation & Vision for Astar
  • Plans for the Term
  • Weekly Availability
  • Onchain Identity Verification
  • Disclosures of Project Affiliations or Conflicts

:locked_with_key: Need help verifying your onchain identity? Message @Gaius_sama or reach out via Telegram or Discord.

:spiral_calendar: Application Timeline

  • :memo: Application Deadline: July 31, 2025
  • :bar_chart: Voting: If multiple candidates apply, we’ll hold either an off-chain vote via the Forum or an onchain vote via Subsquare or Astar Gov. Details to follow based on total applicants.
  • :chequered_flag: New member will take office in early August.

The Astar Community Council is stronger with diverse voices and committed contributors. If you’re passionate about Astar’s mission and want to help steer its future, we encourage you to apply.

Gaius_sama, Community Council :astr:

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@Gaius_sama and the rest of the Astar community, I would be truly honored if you would consider my candidacy for the Astar Community Council.

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I am very much in favor of @Juminstock running for ACC, but regarding the vacant seat this time, will there be no restrictions on the number of seats per segment as there were in the first round?

If this limitation applies only to the initial setup and is not required for replacements like this time, then I believe there is no issue.

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Hi @you425

Thanks for bringing this up, it’s a valid question. The original setup was designed to maintain a fair balance between the different groups of Astar members.

Right now, the priority is to fill the seat left by Astarhood’s departure, so we haven’t set any specific requirements regarding the affiliation of applicants. The goal is simply to ensure the seat doesn’t remain vacant.

If multiple members apply for this position, we can revisit the discussion to maintain the balance as originally planned. At the moment, only one person has applied, so we’ll see if this becomes relevant or not.

I hope this approach works for the community. If not, I encourage the community to share their thoughts on the matter.

Gaius_sama, Community Council :astr:

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I see, I understand.
Personally, I think it’s fine for @Juminstock to participate if there are no other candidates.

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Thank you @AstarHood for your great work and contributions to the Astar ecosystem. Wishing you the best moving forward.

I also hope more candidates apply — it would be good to see more than the two we have so far.

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I support your point that having more applicants would be very beneficial. I recall seeing @Satoshi’s application during the first selection round; I’d like to review it again.

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